Behind the Bars - The Prisoner Cell Block H Companion One of the projects apart from the DVD release that we're currently involved in is the writing of a brand new Prisoner book which should be out to buy towards the end of this year. Writing is going well - both myself and co-authors Barry Cambell and Rob Cope are putting together an accurate account of the series from its initial creation right up to where we are today. We're talking to cast and crew members from the series as well as the stage plays and musicals. We'd love to hear from you if you've got any hidden gems... mainly unseen photographs! The type of thing we're looking for is photographs taken at the time of filming during the 80s, pics of the actors, the set, anything Prisoner related will be considered! If you have anything you'd like to share please drop us a line via the official website (link in my profile as it won't let me post the URL yet til I've made a few more posts). Cheers Scott at OTI |
The other week I was talking to some Neighbours fans about prison scenes, when I suggested it's a shame they didn't just use the side of the building in Nunawading like they did in Prisoner. Looking for pictorial evidence, I found a video on Youtube, which shows it quite clearly. It's from the 80's and if you look at the bottom of the screen about 1'47 you can also see the set that was for Holiday Island which later became Lassiters Complex in Neighbours. The wall above it is the one that we see so often in Prisoner. OK, the site won't let me post liinks yet, but if you search youtube for yp7cEf0F9WA you will find (hopefully) find the correct video or search Channel 10 nunawading. |
Here you go, Phantom_Lagger: :) |
Thanks. |
Ha ha! Now that is interesting, I never knew that. |
Will book be dear like £30? |
I'm not sure on the price just yet, this will be confirmed closer to the publishing date. |
Do you have a rough timeline for the release of the book Scott? |
I think we're hoping for a release towards the end of this year, November-ish :) |
Forgot to say, if anyone would like to join the mailing list at the publisher's website, just go to Welcome to Tomahawk Press and click on the Prisoner picture for details and their email address :) |
Cheers for that Scott! |
I'm very excited about the book, can I suggest you incorparate as many pictures of the sets as possible and how many times the same sets were redressed or reused. We know the dining hall was the same set as the rec room but I'd love a bit more detail. Is there any chance of some info on cut scenes and things too? |
We're in touch with crew members who worked behind the scenes and will be covering all aspects of the set design. We've also got some unseen content regarding the sets themselves so hopefully there will be some nice surprises for everyone reading :) |
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I am loving the resurgence in Prisoner. I, for one, will be looking out for this book. Dare weexpect a book with accurate captions? LOL LOL LOL Terry Burke, take note ;) |
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I am very excited about the release of this book. It's been 21 years since I last bought a book about Prisoner. I am looking forward to some new interviews with the cast. Hopefully a interview with Carole Skinner who played Nola. I loved the interview that she did for the Wentworth Star magazine a number of years back. Is there going to be a interview with Sonja Tallis? I don't think I have ever seen a post Prisoner interview with her. The Terry Bourke book was hilarious. I spent years thinking that Nora Flyn (Sonja Tallis) was going to have long Brown hair to then find out they had stuck in a picture of Jackie Woodburne (Julie Egbert) by mistake!:lol: |
We've got lots of interesting new material from cast members already - and crew, the people who are often forgotten about. We really hope there'll be something in there for everyone with a bit of luck! We'd like to get as many of the cast/crew involved as possible so input from Sonja Tallis may well be on the cards! We will hang our heads in shame if any of our picture captions are wrong! |
Can't wait for the book it's about time there was a decent companion to the show , would love to see an interview with Louise Le Nay who played Sandy Edwards and Judy McBurney who played Pixie. Whatever the content though anything has to be better than the previous attempts by people who clearly didnt watch the show |
Just had a look at the cover over on your site and I must say that it certainly is striking. It's like Joan is welcoming you into the cell. Nice touch.;):cool: |
There may be a way of contacting Penny Downie's agent(s), if this is any help. I emphasise the word 'may'. Penny Downie | United Agents |
Thanks for that, everything's worth a try and it would be great to have some input from her :) |
When will the book be out? I'm hoping it's not a long wait like the boxset's were:( |
Later this year. |
I like how even now over 25 years since the show ended there is still new information coming out. I look forward to reading the book once it's released! :) |
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they were made in australia for the fan club there and official ..but only available through them and only a few made I think..they sometimes pop up on ebay every now and then..it was just a black and white magazine..I have about 3 of them |
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